The oil industry has seen more fatalities from explosions than any other private industry, according to an Environment & Energy Daily article on WyoFile. More than 10 percent of all job-related fatalities can be directly attributed to oil industry explosions and fires – despite the fact the oil industry only employs approximately one percent … Continue reading
Certain types of jobs pose a far higher risk to employees than others. Construction workers, oil rig workers, and miners are just a few of the occupations having a high risk of suffering from injuries. Accidents in the workplace can and do happen all the time. Equipment failure is a … Continue reading
Action movies are indeed a treat to watch with their captivating scenes and insane effects. Enthusiasts and movie freaks tend to enjoy these graphic scenes as they get the adrenaline rushing and get the viewers on the edge of their seats. However, if you have ever been in a car … Continue reading
Natural resource extraction has long been a vital part of the Texas economy. The work, though, is not without its hazards. Oil drilling accidents pose real dangers to rig and well workers. Too often, these accidents prove fatal. Nationwide, oil and gas extraction workers are eight times more likely to … Continue reading
A woman in Virginia has just been awarded $110.5 million in a Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit. This is the fourth recent case against J&J that shows the company ignored a possible link between its talcum-based products and cancer. The 62-year-old Lois Slemp was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in … Continue reading
When you shop for a product, you typically weigh a number of competing factors. You consider the cost, its availability, whether it is well suited for your needs and its reliability. Cost is a big factor for many families, but you also want to consider its safety. For any sizable … Continue reading
It is without question that human beings depend heavily on their environment, and the resources it provides. For motor vehicles to operate properly, humans rely on the natural resource of oil to fuel transportation in the modern day. It is important to understand the relationship between the needs of human … Continue reading
It happens to us all. At some point in our lives, we are more than likely going to be in a motor vehicle collision. Whether it’s your fault or not you’ll be forced to deal with the frustration of the incident, the property damage to your vehicle, and your bodily … Continue reading
NO! In Texas, it is against the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to allow an attorney to PAY for cases. A lot of attorneys in Texas, and especially in SOUTH Texas, solicit and obtain clients against the rules. Barratry is defined by the statutes: “(a) A person commits an … Continue reading
The quick answer is no. For the most part, personal injury settlements and awards are NOT taxed by the federal or state government, with a few exceptions. Once a case settles before litigation, or a resolution is reached at some point during the litigation process, the state nor the federal … Continue reading
